Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Adenostoma

Species:

Adenostoma fasciculatum var. obtusifolium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, butterflies, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Vigorous crown sprouter after fire, with lignotubers that resprout rapidly. Fire stimulates seed germination and promotes dense regeneration. Highly flammable due to resinous foliage.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Light enhances germination. Fresh seed germinates best.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch